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MASHANTUCKET, CT (August 7, 2020) – Just in time for peak summer, Foxwoods Resort Casino is pleased to announce the reopening of additional adventure experiences and dining offerings across the resort this week. After continued positive responses to new safety protocols like mandatory masks and temperature checks for everyone, to provide more options for guests to enjoy safely, reopenings include Foxwoods’ signature steakhouse Cedars Steaks & Oysters, the adrenaline-pumping HighFlyer Zipline and the iconic Hard Rock Café.
Cedars Steaks & Oysters reopened to guests on Thursday, August 6 and will serve its signature steakhouse classics with the freshest local ingredients every Thursday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Guests and locals have come to love this regional favorite. Experience inspiring foods from Executive Chef Edward Allen - highlighting the freshest regional ingredients while remaining faithful to the essential values of presenting the excellence of traditional American steakhouse fare.
Reach new heights with Foxwoods’ HighFlyer Zipline, opening August 7. Guests can experience the rush from 350 feet off the ground, Friday through Sunday from Noon - 8 p.m. The HighFlyer Zipline is the biggest zipline in Connecticut and the only zipline in America that launches from a 33-story hotel tower. There is no other experience quite like it! To ensure the safety of guests and team members, HighFlyer will be increasing sanitization frequency, limiting tour sizes, and requiring reservations in advance - visit FoxwoodsHighFlyer.com to book your flight.
Hard Rock Café reopens Friday, August 7. The restaurant is known for delivering fantastic food in a high-energy environment and lives up to that reputation and will open to guests on weekends, Friday through Sunday from Noon - 10 p.m. Eat, vibe and drink among authentic music memorabilia at the Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods.
“As we continue to bring back more of the experiences guests have come to know and love, Foxwoods Resort Casino provides the ultimate destination for anyone looking for a local getaway,” said Jason Guyot, Foxwoods’ Interim CEO & SVP of Resort Operations. “As part of our commitment to providing an unmatched guest experience in today’s world, we are carefully evaluating each experience as we reopen and adding safety precautions where necessary to maintain a healthy environment for all.”
Foxwoods is pleased to offer a range of late night fun, including watching your favorite NBA team compete. Grab your friends and head to Centrale in the Fox Tower, now open Friday and Saturday from Noon to 2 a.m., and on Sunday from Noon to 1 a.m. A DJ will be spinning all of the classic hits and crowd-favorites from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., this weekend and starting next weekend from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Sugar Factory is known the world over for its celebrity-endorsed Couture Pops, which have turned sweets into the latest designer accessory. Over-the-top candy-infused cocktails and colorful dishes can be experienced as late as 3 a.m. on weekends and 1:00 am weekdays.
As part of the resort’s ongoing commitment to ensuring a safe environment, Foxwoods implemented new safety protocols and operating procedures in partnership with medical experts. These comprehensive new measures are aimed at mitigating health risks for both guests and employees. All protocols will continue to be reevaluated and updated as necessary.
Every day is a great day for Foxwoods. Visit www.foxwoods.com to plan your ideal summer getaway! For more information on Foxwoods’ continued reopening plan, as well as our response to the pandemic, please visit www.foxwoods.com/welcomeback and www.foxwoods.com/coronavirus.
About Foxwoods Resort Casino
As the largest resort casino in North America, Foxwoods Resort Casino offers guests a premier destination resort experience throughout its six world-class casinos; AAA Four-Diamond hotels featuring over 2,200 rooms; dining options for all tastes; luxurious spas; award-winning golf; state-of-the-art theaters; Tanger Outlet Mall; conference space for groups of all sizes; and free online casino games at FoxwoodsONLINE.com. There is always something new at Foxwoods, most recently the arrival of Foxwoods Extreme Adventures. Adventure knows no limit as guests can zipline or race around on a European-style indoor karting track. Foxwoods Resort Casino truly is The Wonder Of It All, providing a personalized and exciting escape for everyone. Foxwoods, opened in 1992, is owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. For a detailed look at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation visit Foxwoods.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.